Why does higher worker productivity not necessarily mean GDP per capita will rise? O GDP per Capita depends on income, and not on worker productivity. O Workers might choose more leisure time instead of work, keeping total production the same but reducing hours worked. O Higher productivity does not necessarily translate to higher output, since employers may not give salary increases. O Workers might be more productive, but that doesn't mean GDP per Capita will go up unless they work more hours.

Why does higher worker productivity not necessarily mean GDP per capita will rise? O GDP per Capita depends on income, and not on worker productivity. O Workers might choose more leisure time instead of work, keeping total production the same but reducing hours worked. O Higher productivity does not necessarily translate to higher output, since employers may not give salary increases. O Workers might be more productive, but that doesn't mean GDP per Capita will go up unless they work more hours.

Principles of Economics 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172364

Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Publisher:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Chapter20: Economic Growth

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 34P: Say that the average worker in Canada has a productivity level of 30 per hour while the average...

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